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Responding to female genital mutilation: multi-agency guidance
A framework for agencies and practitioners to develop and agree processes that promote the safety and wellbeing of women and girls.
Acknowledgements
Sources for guidance:
- Department of Health Safeguarding
- Multi-agency practice guidelines: FGM Home Office, UK Government
- Lothian – multi-agency protocol (for care pathways)
Partners who have contributed to development:
- Police Scotland
- Social Work Scotland
- City of Edinburgh Council Lead Officer for Child Protection
- Scottish Government
- NHSScotland
- Community based organisations including Kenyan Women in Scotland Association
- Third Sector Organisations who support those affected by FGM
- Education Scotland
- Scottish Refugee Council
- NSPCC Scotland
Thanks also to the many individuals who have given their time to the development of the guidance. Your help has been greatly appreciated.
November 2017
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